Underwater is a science fiction thriller from January 10, 2020, and it’s a bit underrated and needlessly hated. In fact, Rotten Tomatoes does not hold back in its critique of the flick, saying Underwater‘s strong cast and stylish direction aren’t enough to distract from the strong sense of déjà vu …
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Edgar Allan Poe was an American writer, poet, editor, and literary critic best known for his tales of mystery and macabre. He was born on January 19, 1809 in Boston, Massachusetts and died on October 7, 1849 in Baltimore, Maryland at age 40. A central figure in American Romanticism and …
Read More »John Carpenter: Master of Horror, Cult Cinema, and Spooky Tunes
If you follow horror, you surely already know who John Carpenter is. Still, let’s take a fresh look back at why he is revered by horror fans everywhere. John Carpenter is an acclaimed American filmmaker, screenwriter, and composer best known for his work in the horror, science fiction, and action …
Read More »Interview: ‘THE DAMNED’ (2024) Director Thordur Palsson
Set against the unforgiving backdrop of a 19th-century fishing outpost, The Damned tells the story of Eva (Odessa Young), a widow facing a heart-wrenching moral dilemma. When a shipwreck occurs during a brutal winter, her isolated community — already grappling with dwindling provisions — must decide whether to save the …
Read More »‘SALEM’S LOT’ (1979): The Timeless Chill Of Stephen King’s Classic Miniseries
Salem’s Lot is a two-part miniseries adaptation of Stephen King’s 1975 horror novel of the same name. Directed by Tobe Hooper, known for The Texas Chain Saw Massacre (1974), it tells the chilling story of a small town in Maine called Jerusalem’s Lot (nicknamed “Salem’s Lot”), which gradually falls prey …
Read More »Why ‘A NIGHTMARE ON ELM STREET’ (1984) Still Haunts Us: Blurring Dreams and Reality
A Nightmare on Elm Street, directed and written by Wes Craven, is the horror film that introduced the world to Freddy Krueger, an iconic slasher character portrayed by Robert Englund, and also put New Line Cinema on the map (it’s nicknamed “The House that Freddy Built” for a reason). Who …
Read More »Surviving with a Smile: How ‘ZOMBIELAND’ (2009) Balances Horror and Humor
Zombieland is a 2009 horror-comedy film directed by Ruben Fleischer, which combines elements of zombie horror with a satirical approach to survival in a post-apocalyptic world. The film follows four unlikely companions — Columbus (Jesse Eisenberg), Tallahassee (Woody Harrelson), Wichita (Emma Stone), and Little Rock (Abigail Breslin) — as they …
Read More »Through ‘THE TWILIGHT ZONE’ (1959): A Journey into Sci-Fi, Horror, and Social Critique
The Twilight Zone is a groundbreaking American sci-fi/horror anthology television series created by Rod Serling that ran from 1959 to 1964. It is widely, and correctly, regarded as one of the most influential TV shows of all time, blending science fiction, fantasy, and horror with social commentary. In fact, it’s …
Read More »‘[Rec]’ (2007): A Claustrophobic Nightmare in Found Footage – Retro Review
[Rec] (2007) is a kick-ass Spanish found footage horror film directed by Jaume Balagueró and Paco Plaza. It’s widely regarded as one of the most effective and terrifying examples of the found-footage subgenre, blending elements of horror, mystery, and suspense in a gripping, claustrophobic setting. What the Heck is [Rec] …
Read More »Screen Gem Or Silly Scapegoat? The Lasting Debate Surrounding ‘Natural Born Killers’
Natural Born Killers is a controversial and provocative film directed by Oliver Stone that’s known for its intense exploration of violence, media, and the American psyche. It’s also known for spurring debates on movies and “copycat” crimes. The movie, released 30 years ago this month, is based on a story …
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